Laura’s digital disruptors: GP video consultations
Digital Health reporter Laura Stevens takes a look at online and video consultations with GPs, and asks whether these will remain private services, or find a role within the NHS.
Digital Patient
Pathology IT crash in Leeds drags on
Contingency plans will remain in place until mid-next week as a two week long pathology IT crash staggers on at one of the largest trusts in the country.
Clinical Software
Wachter calls for three point IT implementation plan
A successful implementation strategy, a network of clinical information professionals, and interoperable systems, should be the top three things on the government’s digital to-do list, according to Robert Wachter.
CCIO Network
McNeil calls for fast digitisation ‘across the board’
NHS England’s new chief clinical information officer has urged speed to make sure digital maturity is achieved across the board, and told the Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology conference that this is “no pipe dream”.
News
Tinder report backs tech support for people with dementia
Technology can help people living with dementia and their carers, a report by a digital charity has argued.
Digital Patient
Leeds still working to recover from pathology IT crash
A major pathology IT crash at one of the Europe’s largest teaching trusts has continued into its eleventh day, with some systems remaining down for a second weekend.
Clinical Software
Mobile and app news in brief
This month’s app round up covers an ambulance service making an innovative use of apps, alongside a company hoping to give everyone a therapist in their pocket.
Digital Patient
Standard weight loss methods better than wearables – study
Fitness devices may not offer an advantage over traditional diet and exercise plans for losing weight, according to a long term study in the US.
Digital Patient
Google Deepmind trial to improve cancer treatment
Google Deepmind has forged yet another NHS partnership, this time to improve head and neck cancer treatment.
AI and Analytics
Patients Know Best used to train pharmacy students
Aston University will soon be teaching its pharmacy students how to use a patient controlled online medical records system.
Clinical Software